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FFA 37: Monstrosity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Hryunov (ranked 8096 p4p, 800 weight class) and Vlad Ikban (ranked 23449 p4p, 958 weight class). The key to victory for Pavel Hryunov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Hryunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Ikban!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hryunov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ikban to the mat! Ikban manages to get full guard.
Ikban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hryunov controls the pace.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Ikban has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hryunov stands up from Ikban's guard - Hryunov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ikban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hryunov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hryunov digs a good hook to Ikban's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hryunov digs a good body shot into Ikban's ribs.
Ikban ducks right into an uppercut from Hryunov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hryunov scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hryunov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ikban moves away from the strike by Hryunov.
We've been told by Hryunov's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ikban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a right hand that misses
and Ikban counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hryunov.
Ikban swats away the attempt to clinch by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ikban backs up against the cage.
It looks like Vlad Ikban has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hryunov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ikban! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikban decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hryunov pushes Ikban off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hryunov throws a body punch but Ikban moves out of range.
Hryunov throws a nice looking combination but Ikban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hryunov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ikban doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryunov circles away.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hryunov throws a solid leg kick but Ikban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hryunov.
Ikban ducks under a wild hook from Hryunov.
As Hryunov backs off Ikban throws a huge counter combo but Hryunov manages to avoid it all.
Hryunov stalks Ikban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ikban's face. Ikban staggers backwards, shaken.
Ikban checks the leg kick.
Hryunov rushes Ikban and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikban tries to throw a body punch but Hryunov avoids it by throwing Ikban back against the cage.
Ikban lands a body punch.
Hryunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hryunov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ikban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hryunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ikban.
Hryunov misses with a straight right.
Hryunov has managed to clinch.
Ikban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hryunov avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hryunov fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ikban to work.
Ikban lands a knee to the head.
Hryunov working hard to break the clinch.
Hryunov tries to circle away but Ikban has him pinned against the cage.
Ikban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban stalling against the cage.
Hryunov is pressed up against the cage. Ikban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hryunov down to the mat. Hryunov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Hryunov coming out on top.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ikban replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hryunov blocks it well.
Ikban doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryunov circles away.
Hryunov scores with a punch to the head.
Hryunov throws a hook but Ikban avoids it easily.
Hryunov lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Ikban's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ikban at a distance.
Ikban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hryunov but Hryunov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ikban walks into a straight right hand from Hryunov.
Danga de danga de dang - Hryunov scores with a four punch combination!
Ikban is rocked!
Ikban takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ikban is still on wobbly legs! Can Hryunov finish him?
Hryunov scores with a nice strike.
Hryunov fakes the body blow, causing Ikban to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ikban goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Hryunov!
A less than humble Pavel Hryunov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izaiah Kane (ranked 4576 p4p, 591 weight class) and Stellario Favelli (ranked 9573 p4p, 866 weight class). Izaiah Kane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Izaiah Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stellario Favelli!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Favelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Favelli scores with a takedown into Kane's guard.
Favelli tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Favelli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Favelli, into his guard.
Favelli has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Favelli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favelli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Favelli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Favelli trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.
Favelli looking for a guillotine here but Kane defends easily.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Favelli keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Kane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Favelli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kane trying to control but Favelli is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Favelli works the jab nicely.
It looks like Izaiah Kane has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Favelli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Kane throws a hook but Favelli avoids it easily.
Favelli scores with the left hand. Kane knows he should have avoided that one.
Favelli defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Favelli slips a straight right by Kane.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kane cracks Favelli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Favelli throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Favelli defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Favelli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kane counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a big shot that misses.
Favelli feints the counter takedown.
Favelli scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Favelli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Favelli finds it's way through Kane's defenses.
Favelli looks for a takedown but Kane sprawls well.
Kane misses the jab.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane misses with an uppercut
and Favelli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Favelli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stellario Favelli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Izaiah Kane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice uppercut there from Favelli.
Kane lands with an overhand left.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Favelli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Favelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kane is rocked!
A low kick from Kane misses
and Favelli counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stellario Favelli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentine Masterson (ranked 3917 p4p, 472 weight class) and Aaron Preuss (ranked 3782 p4p, 454 weight class). Valentine Masterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Preuss!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preuss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masterson.
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Preuss throws a lazy uppercut
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Masterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preuss wants to clinch up but Masterson keeps it at a distance.
As Preuss tries to get set, Masterson tries to push him back and clinch up but Preuss manages to avoid the attempt.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson backing away here, and Preuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Preuss tries to clinch up but Masterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Masterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Masterson's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Preuss tries to clinch up.
Masterson cracks Preuss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masterson is looking to counter the offense by Preuss and move into the clinch.
Masterson gets a clinch.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Preuss misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Preuss scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masterson.
Preuss blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masterson has a couple of punches blocked by Preuss.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preuss trying to land knees to the body.
Preuss throws a head punch that misses.
Preuss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Preuss blocks the elbow strike.
Preuss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Masterson.
Preuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Masterson.
Preuss throws a head punch that misses.
Preuss blocking some punches.
Preuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Preuss - that landed with a thud.
Preuss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Preuss can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Preuss has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preuss blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preuss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike.
Preuss misses with the head strike.
Preuss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Preuss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Masterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preuss's elbow.
Preuss is looking to control Masterson's arms but Masterson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Preuss has his back to the cage.
Masterson lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Preuss.
Masterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Preuss.
Preuss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Preuss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Masterson.
Masterson drops Preuss onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Preuss is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Preuss is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson avoiding damage as Preuss throws knees to the body.
Preuss is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Masterson dips a shoulder and cracks Preuss with a mighty uppercut! Preuss falls back against the cage and Masterson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Preuss is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Masterson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentine Masterson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Razza Matazz (ranked 4075 p4p, 487 weight class) and John Puller (ranked 2649 p4p, 340 weight class). Matazz comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Eulogy. John Puller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Razza Matazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Puller!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller checks a low kick from Matazz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Puller.
Matazz blocks a low kick nicely.
Matazz tried to counter with a leg kick but Puller avoided it.
Puller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matazz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matazz throws a lazy head kick
and Puller counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Matazz.
Razza Matazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matazz doesn't seem bothered though.
Matazz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puller with a jab.
Matazz is rocked!
Matazz misses with an uppercut. Puller saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matazz misses with a wild body shot.
Matazz scores with a nice head shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Matazz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Puller - the referee stops the clock and Matazz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Puller. Matazz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Matazz tries to land a leg kick but Puller saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puller throws a jab when Matazz was well out of range.
Matazz looks to throw the jab but Puller is out of range.
Matazz works over Puller's head and body with a nice combination.
Matazz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Puller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matazz.
Matazz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Puller counters with a nice right hand that sends Matazz toppling to the canvas! Matazz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puller finish him?!
Oh Matazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matazz misses with a leg kick
and Puller counters with a huge right that knocks Matazz out cold! Puller is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Puller!
After the fight, John Puller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yu Sai (ranked 3925 p4p, 521 weight class) and Jackson Spinks (ranked 3363 p4p, 458 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yu Sai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yu Sai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yu Sai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sai cracks the inside of Spinks's front leg.
Spinks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spinks is in Sai's guard.
Spinks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spinks has managed to get both his arms back between Sai's legs - danger averted.
Spinks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spinks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sai's guard.
Spinks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spinks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sai looking for subs from the bottom but Spinks mounts him!
Sai reaches up and holds on to Spinks to control the position.
Spinks lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks is landing with some decent strikes but Sai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sai tries to get out of the position.
Spinks landing strikes from the mount and Sai is in trouble!
Sai taking shots to the head.
Sai tries to reverse the position but Spinks maintains control.
Spinks working Sai over with strikes here.
Sai is rocked!
Spinks postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sai is out cold - huge knockout for Spinks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jackson Spinks!
An out of breath Jackson Spinks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitur Binesdirty (ranked 2669 p4p, 345 weight class) and Sam Witcher (ranked 3229 p4p, 402 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitur Binesdirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Witcher!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Witcher looks to throw the jab but Binesdirty is out of range.
Witcher punishes Binesdirty's body with a nice straight punch.
Witcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Binesdirty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Witcher doesn't manage to clinch there - Binesdirty circles away.
Binesdirty scores with a kick to the body.
Witcher takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Binesdirty throws a hook to the side of Witcher's head but Witcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Witcher connects with a nice looking jab.
Binesdirty swings widly with a right hand
and Witcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Witcher.
Witcher swings for the body but Binesdirty moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witcher misses with a wild body shot.
Binesdirty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Binesdirty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Binesdirty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Witcher moves into range and clinches up with Binesdirty.
Binesdirty breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witcher misses with an uppercut
and Binesdirty counters with a stiff right hand.
Witcher looks to land a right hand but Binesdirty moved out of range.
Witcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Binesdirty.
Witcher lands a right hook to the body.
Witcher has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Witcher cracks a nice hook into Binesdirty's ribs.
Witcher tries to clinch
and Binesdirty counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Witcher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Binesdirty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Witcher looks to throw the jab but Binesdirty is out of range.
Witcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Witcher checks a leg kick.
Binesdirty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Witcher.
Binesdirty misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Witcher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sam Witcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Binesdirty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Binesdirty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Witcher.
Binesdirty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Witcher.
Witcher throws a looping overhand right but Binesdirty ducks down to avoid it.
Binesdirty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Witcher misses with a body shot.
Binesdirty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Witcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty thinks about countering with a head kick.
Binesdirty falls off balance throwing a combination
and Witcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Binesdirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Witcher.
Binesdirty throws a body punch but Witcher moves out of range.
Witcher throws a body punch but Binesdirty moves out of range.
Binesdirty throws a nice looking combination but Witcher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Binesdirty tries to move into range but Witcher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Binesdirty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Witcher catches Binesdirty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Binesdirty is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Witcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Binesdirty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Binesdirty throws a right and a left that Witcher avoids nicely.
Witcher throws a shot from downtown. Binesdirty moves away and avoids it.
Witcher swings widly with a right hand
and Binesdirty counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Witcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Binesdirty throws a big shot that misses.
Binesdirty jabs at Witcher's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binesdirty misses with the body kick
and Witcher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Witcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Witcher looks to land a right hand but Binesdirty moved out of range.
Binesdirty motions for Witcher to come forward. Binesdirty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Witcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binesdirty.
Witcher getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Witcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Binesdirty counters with a straight right hand.
Binesdirty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Witcher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Witcher misses the shot to the body.
Witcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Binesdirty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binesdirty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Witcher - just one landing.
Witcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Binesdirty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Witcher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Binesdirty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Witcher swings for the body but Binesdirty moves out of range.
Binesdirty walks into a left hand.
Witcher missing with a left hand there. Binesdirty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Binesdirty tests Witcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Witcher scores with a decent looking hook.
Witcher sends Binesdirty crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Witcher is motioning to the referee to let Binesdirty up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Binesdirty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binesdirty looks to land a combination. Witcher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Witcher misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Witcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Witcher misses with a looping left.
Binesdirty seems to have got his legs back now.
Binesdirty throws a leg kick that misses.
Binesdirty tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Binesdirty, as that shot connected.
Witcher throws a lazy right hand but Binesdirty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Binesdirty is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Binesdirty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Binesdirty scores with a three punch combo!
Binesdirty dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Witcher. That did some damage!
Witcher wants to clinch up but Binesdirty keeps it at a distance.
Witcher cracks a nice hook into Binesdirty's ribs.
Witcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binesdirty manages to avoid it.
Binesdirty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Binesdirty misses with a two punch combination.
Witcher dips to his left and cracks Binesdirty with an uppercut!
Binesdirty needs to keep his hands up - Witcher had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Witcher cracks Binesdirty with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Witcher has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Binesdirty to stand back up!
Witcher missing with a left hand there. Binesdirty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BOOM! Witcher lands a beautiful left hook that drops Binesdirty. Binesdirty tries to recover but Witcher is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Binesdirty lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Witcher!
Sam Witcher decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brotha Gracie (ranked 2763 p4p, 359 weight class) and Randy Miller (ranked 2206 p4p, 289 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Last Muthafucka Breathin'. Miller has chosen Who Was In My Room Last Night by Butthole Surfers as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brotha Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Miller misses.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller lands an overhand right.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Miller tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Gracie is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Miller manages to circle out of the way.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a body shot
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Miller cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
It looked like Gracie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Miller.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Miller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brotha Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Miller to work.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working for a triangle but Miller defends it easily.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Miller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Miller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Miller misses.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
A nice side step and Miller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miller misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brotha Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Miller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Gracie misses the body punch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brotha Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miller catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller misses the jab.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Gracie tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
As Miller tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller moves into the clinch.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller misses with an elbow strike.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Randy Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miller is keeping busy.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brotha Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Miller.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.
Miller moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Miller misses with some punches.
Gracie avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Gracie jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Brotha Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miller thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Randy Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Miller misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Miller!
A very excited looking Randy Miller made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Brasco (ranked 3153 p4p, 441 weight class) and Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (ranked 3776 p4p, 506 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Brasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brasco throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Werbenjagermanjensen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brasco misses with a series of wild punches.
Brasco stuffs the takedown attempt from Werbenjagermanjensen. Werbenjagermanjensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Brasco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brasco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Werbenjagermanjensen avoids the body shot from Brasco.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasco.
Werbenjagermanjensen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a hook.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a sloppy head kick and Brasco moves out of range easily.
Brasco misses with a double jab
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to control but Brasco is keeping him busy.
Werbenjagermanjensen working the body and head with strikes.
Brasco is looking to regain half guard here but Werbenjagermanjensen keeps moving and retains side control.
Brasco parries the strikes from Werbenjagermanjensen easily there. Werbenjagermanjensen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brasco to escape.
Werbenjagermanjensen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Werbenjagermanjensen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen is chipping away with strikes.
Werbenjagermanjensen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Werbenjagermanjensen just content to control the position.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Werbenjagermanjensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Werbenjagermanjensen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brasco some visible discomfort.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasco is trying to control Werbenjagermanjensen's posture but Werbenjagermanjensen avoids it.
Werbenjagermanjensen taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for a kimura but Brasco is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Werbenjagermanjensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Werbenjagermanjensen working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brasco keeps working.
Werbenjagermanjensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Werbenjagermanjensen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brasco manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werbenjagermanjensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brasco is just riding it out for now. Werbenjagermanjensen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brasco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donnie Brasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasco takes a swing at Werbenjagermanjensen's ribcage but misses.
Brasco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Werbenjagermanjensen feints the counter takedown.
Brasco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Werbenjagermanjensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brasco defends it well.
Brasco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werbenjagermanjensen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Brasco - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Brasco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brasco. Werbenjagermanjensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Werbenjagermanjensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brasco.
Werbenjagermanjensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brasco defends it well.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws the kick towards the body but Brasco avoids it.
Donnie Brasco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Werbenjagermanjensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasco.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a body punch but Brasco moves out of range.
Brasco digs a good body shot into Werbenjagermanjensen's ribs.
Brasco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Werbenjagermanjensen avoids the body shot from Brasco.
Werbenjagermanjensen avoids the body shot from Brasco.
Brasco throws a poor cross that misses
and Brasco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Werbenjagermanjensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brasco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Werbenjagermanjensen moves away.
Werbenjagermanjensen feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Brasco misses.
Werbenjagermanjensen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werbenjagermanjensen manages to avoid it.
Brasco avoids a kick to the body.
Werbenjagermanjensen swings for the body but Brasco moves out of range.
Werbenjagermanjensen looks to throw the jab but Brasco is out of range.
Brasco throws a jab when Werbenjagermanjensen was well out of range.
Werbenjagermanjensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brasco.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips under a jab from Brasco.
As Brasco backs off Werbenjagermanjensen throws a huge counter combo but Brasco manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werbenjagermanjensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brasco.
Brasco jabs Werbenjagermanjensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brasco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Werbenjagermanjensen's head backwards.
Brasco avoids the head kick by Werbenjagermanjensen.
Brasco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Werbenjagermanjensen's head.
Brasco is looking to wear down Werbenjagermanjensen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Werbenjagermanjensen is rocked!
Brasco moves into the clinch successfully.
Werbenjagermanjensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Brasco finish him?
Brasco throws a big uppercut that drops Werbenjagermanjensen! More strikes from Brasco and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Werbenjagermanjensen lies dazed against the cage as Brasco celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Brasco!
A relieved looking Donnie Brasco thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brisco County Jr (ranked 2125 p4p, 326 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 1385 p4p, 223 weight class). County Jr comes into the arena with My Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tony Duff enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but County Jr defends it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
County Jr ducks under a wild hook from Duff.
County Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Duff. Beautiful body shot.
County Jr connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for County Jr , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
County Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
County Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vegas Campania in the buildup to the fight.
County Jr missing with a left hand there. Duff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Duff releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duff.
Brisco County Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from County Jr .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
County Jr throws a lazy right hand but Duff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - County Jr coming out on top.
County Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duff circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Duff counters with a three punch combo that has County Jr backing up. County Jr nods at Duff to acknowledge the strikes.
Duff scores with a shot to the body.
County Jr throws a nice looking combination but Duff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
County Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
County Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duff counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duff is pushing down on County Jr 's leg trying to pass to half guard. County Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Duff has managed to sneak the leg through.
County Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
County Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duff controls the pace.
Duff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
County Jr wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it.
Duff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of County Jr 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
County Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Duff stays in close to County Jr 's body and controls the position.
Duff works over County Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
County Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duff throws a strike but County Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
County Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Duff manages to get to full guard.
Duff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Duff keeping full guard, as County Jr tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
County Jr throwing strikes from guard but Duff blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
County Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
County Jr with a nice head shot there.
County Jr is sitting in close to Duff's body. Duff has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! County Jr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, County Jr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Duff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Hell (ranked 1796 p4p, 239 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 1690 p4p, 222 weight class). Vertti Ekstrovertti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hell moves away.
Hell tries to counter by clinching up but Ekstrovertti breaks away and moves out of range.
Hell takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hell just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti connects with a single shot there.
Ekstrovertti moves into the clinch successfully.
Ekstrovertti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hell misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti lands with a right to the head.
Ekstrovertti digs a right hand into Hell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hell's gas tank.
Hell lands a nice elbow.
A body shot lands from Hell.
Ekstrovertti slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hell misses with the head strike.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shoulder strike.
Hell misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti tries to throw a body punch but Hell avoids it by throwing Ekstrovertti back against the cage.
Ekstrovertti is pushing Hell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ekstrovertti is trying to maintain a safe position but Hell gets an underhook and turns Ekstrovertti into the cage.
Hell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekstrovertti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lands a body shot.
Ekstrovertti lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Hell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti misses with some punches.
Ekstrovertti manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hell blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hell.
Ekstrovertti slowing the pace effectively.
Ekstrovertti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti can't find room to land a body shot as Hell controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice body shot.
Hell can't find room to land a body shot as Ekstrovertti controls the action.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ekstrovertti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hell's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ekstrovertti.
Hell misses with a punch on the inside.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hell blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Hell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekstrovertti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hell controlling the action here for a moment.
Hell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell letting Ekstrovertti take a breather here.
Ekstrovertti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hell lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekstrovertti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hell.
Hell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ekstrovertti leaning against his opponent.
Ekstrovertti lands an uppercut.
Ekstrovertti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hell backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hell misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Ekstrovertti misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Hell is looking to counter the offense by Ekstrovertti and move into the clinch.
Ekstrovertti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice shot that snaps Hell's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hell scores with a body shot.
Hell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a combination. Hell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hell misses the jab.
Hell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Hell lands a big uppercut and Ekstrovertti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ekstrovertti looks OK. Hell waves Ekstrovertti back to his feet!
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Ekstrovertti gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hell gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Hell!
Max Hell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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